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Watch VideoProteas Women call up two SA U19 stars Karabo Meso and Seshnie Naidu for Sri Lanka ODI tour

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has unveiled the Proteas Women squad containing a blend of excitement and youth for the ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Updated

Proteas’ welcome back Kapp and Khaka with open arms

With the return of experienced players Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka, the Proteas Women’s team aims to rebound from a disappointing T20 series against England as they prepare for the crucial ODI series.

The Star Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

De Klerk highlights need for partnerships after loss to England

South Africa Women look to recover from their opening defeat against England in the T20I series, with key insights from all-rounder Nadine de Klerk on the importance of batting partnerships.

Daily News Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Proteas win toss and bowl in Women’s T20 World Cup semi against Australia

Proteas skipper Laura Wolvaardt called correctly at the toss, and surprisingly decided to let Australia have the first bat on the wicket in the high pressure match.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Sherman|Published

South Africa had to be at their best to beat Scotland, says Proteas’ Marizanne Kapp

It was a top all-round performance by South Africa against Scotland in their T20 World Cup clash, felt Proteas player Marizanne Kapp.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Sherman|Published

No dip in confidence for Proteas women ahead of Scotland Women’s T20 World Cup clash

The Proteas lost by seven wickets to England on Monday, after they thumped the West Indies in their tournament opener by 10 wickets over the weekend.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas bank on batters putting feet down against Scotland

Against England on Monday, the Proteas batting unit were sucked into a defensive mindset in the second match of their campaign.

The Post News
Zaahier Adams|Published

T20 World Cup: Proteas ready for first encounter with Scotland

South Africa's Proteas face a critical match against World Cup debutants Scotland in Dubai. With their semi-final hopes hanging in the balance, the Proteas must secure a win and improve their net run-rate. All-rounder Nadine de Klerk discusses the team's preparation and mindset for this crucial encounter.

The Star Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Laura Wolvaardt, Proteas pleased as punch to change T20WC host to UAE

Proteas skipper Laura Wolvaardt explained that the pitches they would likely encounter in the UAE would be much harder and faster, than those on the sub-continent in Bangladesh.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas Women’s Ayabonga Khaka wants to make new ball talk in final India ODI

Ayabonga Khaka will take the new ball in the absence of the retired Shabnim Ismail and veretan all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, who is currently building up her bowling workload.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Supplied|Published

Tazmin Brits century in vain as rain foils Proteas in East London

Tazmin Brits led the charge with 116 off 128 balls, including 12 fours, guiding South Africa to 270/6 after 50 overs before rain intervened in the seventh over of Sri Lanka's innings, resulting in a no-result.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Supplied|Published

Proteas women looking to be at their best in series decider against Sri Lanka

The Proteas women’s team will have no option but to be at their best to clinch their three-match T20I series decider against Sri Lanka, in East London, on Wednesday.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Sherman|Published

Chloe Tryon: Proteas Women need more red-ball cricket to compete

Following their crushing defeat in the once-off Test against hosts Australia last week, Chloe Tryon felt that it showed that the Proteas would improve even more if they played more long-format cricket.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Proteas Women circling the drain against classy Australia in once-off Test

The Proteas were left teetering on 67/3 and a mammoth 432 runs behind Australia in the once-off women’s Test at stumps in Perth on Friday.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas Women chasing legacy against Australia that will Test them

Nadine de Klerk’s sole red-ball experience came in the Taunton Test two years ago against England. Many of her teammates have a similar lack of game time.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Five keys to Proteas claiming women’s ODI series win over Australia

The skipper Laura Woolvaardt will be pleased that her team are on the brink of rewriting the record books, but personally she will be disappointed with her contribution thus far.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Marizanne Kapp dazzles as Proteas make history again against Australia

Marizanne Kapp shone with the bat and ball as South Africa made history again against Australia in the second ODI in North Sydney on Wednesday.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas Women must on hold tight when they have Australia by the ‘neck’

Marizanne Kapp feels the Proteas Women are closing the gap on Australia after falling just short of claiming a maiden series win over their much-fancied foes.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Proteas Women bat in chase for historic series win over Australia

Australia have won the toss and elected to bowl first in the third T20I against the Proteas Women at the Bellerive Oval.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Proteas can write their names into the history books in T20 World Cup final against Australia

In tomorrow’s T20 World Cup final against the mighty Australians, the Proteas have the opportunity to write their names into the annals of South African cricket history.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Proteas aiming to take England head-on in Women’s T20 semi

The stage is perfectly set for a humdinger between the hosts and their arch-rivals, with the Proteas seeking revenge for their defeat to Heather Knight’s team in the 50-overs World Cup semi-final in Christchurch two years ago.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Women’s IPL teams fork out millions for Proteas stars Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail

Marizanne Kapp was involved in a bidding war between the Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Giants and UPZ Warriors, before the Capitals forked out R3. 2-million.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Key areas where the Proteas Women struggled in England

IOL Sport’s Stuart Hess looks at some key areas that defined a very poor multi-format series for the Proteas against England.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published

Plays of the Day - South Africa v England, Test match day one

As South Africa reached 284 all out at stumps of the women’s Test against in Taunton on Monday, here are the plays of an intriguing day.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published